hamilton, san jose middle school and hill education center will also have cameras. novato's superintendent says part of the reason to install the cameras is to secure school sites, discourage the damage of property and overall, keep kids safe. the district says all cameras will be installed along hallways and corridors an entrances and not in classrooms and bathrooms. here at the middle school, they expect to have at least 12 exterior cameras installed. we spoke with a parent who said safety is a concern. when it comes to privacy, he says he doesn't mind having the cameras around. [inaudible] >> it's not just vandalism. but there's actual break-ins and loss of school propertior destruction of school property. sometimes it can be, you know, graffiti on the walls. >> reporter: now, the principal tells me that safety is always a top priority but wishes the money could have gone to other needs like teachers' salaries or more student programs. overall, the district says they spent at least $120,000 for this recent batch of 48 new cameras and they also spent close to $177